our attachment to possessions. Jesus clearly stated: "None of you can be My disciple if he does not renounce all his possessions" (Lk 14:33).

God's new-creation lifestyle and worldly, sinful lifestyles don't mix (Mk 2:21-22). No one can choose both the things of this world and Jesus (Mt 6:24). Sadly, a number of people cannot separate themselves from the attachments of the world. Instead, they separate themselves from Jesus (see Mt 19:22). This choice is hell on earth, as hell is the state of "remaining separated from Him for ever by our own free choice" (Catechism, 1033). Repent of choosing sin, pleasure, and possessions. Choose Jesus.

Prayer: Lord, separate me from anything which might separate me from You in this life or in eternity.

Praise: David refused a promotion because it would require working weekends, and so missing Sunday Mass.

(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)

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